Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Psychology

Psychology, General

Social Sciences

Applied Economics

Economics, General

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Social Sciences, General

Sociology and Anthropology

Visual and Performing Arts

Art/Art Studies, General

Dance, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

Music

Music History, Literature, and Theory

Students Say

Set in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, this "small, close-knit college community" offers "an exceptional academic record" and "small-school atmosphere," which "provides accessibility to professors and successful students, enabling a better learning experience." This is "a campus filled with motivated students and professors who worked toward every student's success." "Academic integrity" is "high," "yet fostering leadership, community and personal growth [is] also extremely prided." The "greatest strengths" of Ursinus's program "are probably the focus on community service, the strength of the academic programs, and programs such as CIE (Common Intellectual Experience, an entire class [where the focus is on] the whole campus reading and discussing the same books or movies." Ursinus is also known for its "strong biology and science program," which "allow students to maintain strong connections in other fields, from art to education." Classes "are small," and professors "are accessible and have extensive knowledge in their fields." The academic bar here is high. Professors expect "students to be engaged." They "tend to be very attentive to your performance in class and are available to help if you need it." While "[professors] expect a lot from you, and it is challenging," the workload is "very doable because of the relationships with professors and students." Overall, this small, rigorous program is "about creating free-thinking, intelligent, [and] contributing members of society" and "letting people be who they are without fear and while accomplishing learning beyond the classroom."

Financial Aid Rating

Overall

Student Body Profile

Demographics

4.85%

Asian

6.38%

African-American

5.71%

Hispanic

74.40%

Caucasian

2.70%

Unknown

2.33%

International

53%female

47%male

99%are full time

1%are part time

Students Say

Ursinus students are "well-rounded, mature, and friendly." Everyone at Ursinus "has an interest in their academics as well as their social life." "Because of various requirements, students interact with all sorts of students with different majors, especially our CIE class, which requires a lot of introspection." Most students "can find a group of students they fit in with easily." The typical student "has a core group of friends, friends that they have classes with, many are involved with some kind of sport (intramural or collegiate), and many are involved with community service." While some tout the stereotypical badge of being "uppermiddleor middle-class, involved in a sport in some way"; however, by in large the student body here is "very open to other beliefs and opinions" and "willing to branch out into different areas other than their specified major." Overall, a "supportive and friendly" atmosphere pervades. Ursinus students "are all hardworking and must go above and beyond to compete academically." Students at Ursinus tend to balance their "very studious" academic aspirations "with an active and healthy extracurricular lifestyle." They're "outgoing to others [and] involved in campus and in the society." "Many students are athletes," and "About 20 percent of the campus is affiliated with a Greek organization." In a sentence, "Ursinus students are overachievers."

Overview

Campus Life

Housing Options

Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female

Dorms Male
International Student
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Students Say

During the week, "mostly everyone goes to class and then to the library or another study room to finish homework and study." "There is always something happening on campus, which is contrary to the big misconception about smaller schools." "Because the student population is low, everyone receives e-mails about everything going on." In addition, there "is a large athletic population, and games are highly attended." "Almost every night there is some party going on, and on weekends it can get crazy, but the drinking scene is easily avoidable." Others agree, "The school offers a lot of weekend activities for those of us who do not partake in drinking. They have movie nights, casino nights, game show nights, special dinners, [and] a lot of off campus events." While "the town [of Collegeville] is small, they are expanding and building upon it. Philadelphia is close as is King of Prussia, Phoenixville, Skippack, and Limerick so students have places to go off campus and have fun." "Most students stay on weekends and either attend a campus event or hang out with friends." "Partying does happen; it happens only Thursday through Saturday because most students are extremely serious about their academics."

Sustainability

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security

Philadelphia (30 miles)Valley Forge National Park (8 miles)Hunsberger Woods trails (on campus)King of Prussia Mall (9 miles)Providence Town Center (3 miles)Because Ursinus is within easy driving distance of Philadelphia, all of the attractions of this exciting major metropolitan area are available to Ursinus students. The local Providence Town Center provides several dining options as well as a movie theater.